A human rights organization revealed two incidents of violence against civilians in Balochistan. The first incident involved the extrajudicial killing of Ayaz Baloch, a school teacher, in Awaran district. His bullet-riddled body was discovered in the Nondara area after being forcibly disappeared for nearly fourteen months.
Ayaz Baloch was taken from his home by Pakistani security forces along with his cousin Imdad Baloch on October 16, 2024. Despite the family’s efforts to locate them, no information was provided by the authorities. Imdad Baloch remains missing to this day, adding to the family’s anguish.
The Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department condemned the killing, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against educators and civilians in Balochistan. The organization emphasized that such acts violate international human rights laws, including the right to life and the prohibition of enforced disappearances.
Paank also denounced the enforced disappearance of Shabir Ahmed, a 57-year-old doctor from Panjgur district. He was reportedly taken from his home by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps personnel on January 1. His family remains distressed with no updates on his whereabouts or legal status, reflecting the ongoing plight faced by professionals and civilians in Balochistan.
